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Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for compulsory service, a landmark decision that could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition as Israel continues to wage war in Gaza.The historic ruling effectively puts an end to a decades-old system that granted ultra-Orthodox men broad exemptions from military service while maintaining mandatory enlistment for the country’s secular Jewish majority. The arrangement, deemed discriminatory by critics, has created a deep chasm in Israel’s Jewish majority over who should shoulder the burden of protecting the country.The court struck down a law that codified exemptions in 2017, but repeated court extensions and government delaying tactics over a replacement dragged out a resolution for years. The court ruled that in the absence of a law, Israel’s compulsory military service applies to the ultra-Orthodox like any other citizen.Under longstanding arrangements, ultra-Orthodox men have been exempt from the draft, which is compulsory for most Jewish men and women, who serve three and two years respectively as well as reserve duty until around age 40.
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The Green Party is under the spotlight as its leaders navigate questions about personal environmental commitments and the party's stance on social issues. Co-leader Carla Denyer has been criticized for still using a gas boiler, despite the party's aggressive net-zero carbon goals. Denyer claims she…
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has announced a significant increase in the state's property tax and rent rebate program, aimed at providing financial relief to seniors and people with disabilities. Starting July 1, the state will distribute $266 million in rebates, marking a substantial expansion…
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Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been released from high-security detention in London after reaching a plea agreement with the United States justice system. Assange, who had been incarcerated for five years, is now free and has left the United Kingdom. The deal involved Assange admitting…
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The Massachusetts Senate has introduced a $5.2 billion housing bond bill aimed at boosting housing production without incorporating a real estate transfer fee, a measure supported by Governor Healey and several municipalities. This decision has sparked mixed reactions, with housing advocates expressing…
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